FROM:
Engineering
SUBJECT:
Title
Authorize the City Engineer to Execute all Right-of-way Certifications
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-126, Authorizing the City Engineer to Execute all Right-of-way Certifications.
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COUNCIL GOALS:
• Invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by maintaining and improving the city's existing infrastructure.
• Invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by providing for the development of new infrastructure.
• Invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by focusing on relief of traffic congestion.
DISCUSSION:
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is responsible for administering various funding programs through their Local Assistance Division and has adopted procedures for grant funded projects including right-of-way certifications that may be required. Right-of-way certifications are required on all federally funded projects including those which do not require right-of-way acquisitions.
The Caltrans Right-of-way Manual states that a local agency may adopt a blanket resolution giving the responsible agency official authority to execute right-of-way certifications (“Certification”) for all Federal or State Funded programs administered by Caltrans. A certification constitutes a representation by the City that it has acquired or already owns all property necessary for project construction and is required prior to the allocation of funds or the advertisement of a project for bids.
By adopting a blanket resolution, the City Engineer will be able to sign the certifications thereby expediting submittals to Caltrans Local Assistance for grant funded projects.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This action has no fiscal impact on the City.
MOTION:
Approve Staff Recommendation.